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Getjason
Getjason
20 April 2013

Nu-Tech concrete finish

Nu-Tech concrete finish

Be sure that the product you use is breathable otherwise it will delaminate and flake . Also with Topical paints and sealers that are mostly smelly/solvent based they will…

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Getjason
Apr 20, 2013 2:55 pm
budgnbear
budgnbear
7 April 2013

cost of pebbles and pavers

cost of pebbles and pavers

Hey all, found a post with answers in landscaping ! Thanks.

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budgnbear
Apr 07, 2013 9:53 am
onc_artisan
onc_artisan
29 March 2013

Polished concrete

Polished concrete

$70 sq mtr just for the mix..yeah I'd say that was quite pricey.

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onc_artisan
Mar 29, 2013 6:44 am
onc_artisan
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bradster181
Mar 24, 2013 1:45 pm
bradster181
Jaded_angel
Jaded_angel
8 March 2013

Budget Driveway Options

Budget Driveway Options

If you wanted just standard grey concrete, it shouldn't cost you much more than $3k. Anyone who is trying to quote you more than that is blatantly ripping you off. My…

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Jaded_angel
Mar 08, 2013 5:06 pm

thanks mike, below is the picture for it. I can't see any cracked, but the slab is not even level, so regardless, I will need to level it first by either fill in more…

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aquanow
Jan 30, 2013 9:37 am
Shaneos gurl
Shaneos gurl
30 January 2013

Info about driveway at McDonald Jones Displays at Oran Park?

Info about driveway at McDonald Jones Displays at Oran Park?

Hi. Check out hanson imagecrete i think thats what ur after.. Its beautiful stuff. Not something you see often either there is 3 different types.. Hope this helps..

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Shaneos gurl
Jan 30, 2013 12:19 am
scotty78
scotty78
25 January 2013

Colored concrete driveway quotes - difference in price?

Colored concrete driveway quotes - difference in price?

Hi there thanks for advice. I guess I didn't figure labour could consume so much of the cost. By the math above that work out at labour about $6500 of total. I guess it…

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scotty78
Jan 25, 2013 5:05 pm
Lourance
Lourance
10 January 2013

Different coloured cement

Different coloured cement

From my personal experence (home handyman) as long as you use the same brand cement, sand and aggregate you shouldn’t see any differences.

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Lourance
Jan 10, 2013 4:19 pm
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Michelle
Jan 04, 2013 4:22 am
Michelle
candycandy
candycandy
10 December 2012

Decorative Aggregates.

Decorative Aggregates.

I'm looking to place some decorative aggregate into a small section of our slab. We plan to pump in the concrete, then throw in the aggregate before it is troweled…

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candycandy
Dec 10, 2012 2:26 pm
bashworth
bashworth
6 December 2012

Do you need builders plastic before pouring a driveway?

Do you need builders plastic before pouring a driveway?

You don't 'need' a polythene layer, but it is a better job with one. Polythene has 2 roles 1. Waterproofing under a habitable room. 2 Acting as a slip surface to allow…

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bashworth
Dec 06, 2012 3:18 pm
bashworth
margritdv
margritdv
1 December 2012

Concrete color mishap

Concrete color mishap

We had to have our colored through concrete driveway poured in two lots on separate days Concrete supplied by the same plant. When the first lot dried the color was …

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margritdv
Dec 01, 2012 6:22 am
buildingadvice
buildingadvice
8 November 2012

Concreator Illawarra/Wollongong

Concreator Illawarra/Wollongong

Hey, We would be happy to help you out with a quote, we are based in the wollongong area and have been working in it for 30 years. If you would like more details or to…

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buildingadvice
Nov 08, 2012 4:57 pm
Lex
Lex
24 October 2012

Rectification options for my driveway

Rectification options for my driveway

Getjason, why wouldn't you give us all a hint as to the proper way of fixing this problem?!! No need to keep it so secretive. What are you suggesting the OP should do? You…

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Lex
Oct 24, 2012 7:52 am
Lex
Casa2
Casa2
1 October 2012

Suspended slab vs Waffle slab

Suspended slab vs Waffle slab

lukele, did you mean to ask what is the difference between a waffle pod slab and a conventional slab on ground?

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Casa2
Oct 01, 2012 9:53 pm
Lex
Lex
15 September 2012

Driveway - pros/cons of colour concrete v spray on

Driveway - pros/cons of colour concrete v spray on

This is a duplicate thread. We have already started discussing this topic in his other thread:…

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Lex
Sep 15, 2012 10:58 am
Lex
dvestate
dvestate
5 September 2012

Paving - Sand and how much?

Paving - Sand and how much?

Yeah plenty of water onto it atm 2

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dvestate
Sep 05, 2012 2:42 pm
peter1
peter1
27 August 2012

Concreting around the drain

Concreting around the drain

Indeed they do! Thanks for the tip!

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peter1
Aug 27, 2012 7:11 pm
oneness
oneness
31 July 2012

What is better? Exposed Aggregate vs Coloured Concrete?

What is better? Exposed Aggregate vs Coloured Concrete?

Another option to consider perhaps which I have seen done very successfully is to have poured limestone which has a coloured oxide or something through it. The colour I…

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oneness
Jul 31, 2012 8:57 pm
PHL
PHL
23 July 2012

Exfoliated basalt (bluestone) "tile" supplier Sydney

Exfoliated basalt (bluestone) "tile" supplier Sydney

Does anyone know of any good exfoliated basalt "tile" suppliers in Sydney? We need 400x400x20mm (I gather 20mm is the thinnest for exfoliated basalt due to cracking during…

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PHL
Jul 23, 2012 11:37 pm
Rory
Rory
10 July 2012

Concrete Driveway - Payment Breakdown

Concrete Driveway - Payment Breakdown

There is no need for more than a 50% payment before completion as thats all that is needed to cover materials. Anything more than that then be careful. If its an…

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Rory
Jul 10, 2012 6:37 pm
Rory
squashedrex
squashedrex
27 June 2012

Know of a concretor called Elitecrete?

Know of a concretor called Elitecrete?

I think he is referring to a Newcastle based concreter. Not sure if your still interested but we tried getting this guy out to do a quote. Twice he failed to show after…

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squashedrex
Jun 27, 2012 9:46 am
Getjason
Getjason
25 June 2012

Concrete slab with solid timber floors, tiles and carpet

Concrete slab with solid timber floors, tiles and carpet

That doesnt control the RH level in new slabs , Common mistake in the concrete industry is using curing compounds on concrete that is to have a floor covering here is why…

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Getjason
Jun 25, 2012 8:39 pm
Getjason
Getjason
23 June 2012

Dusty concrete

Dusty concrete

Nope sealer not going to help , have a option i can steer you in if you want to PM me of a product i now that will stop the dusting and seal it at the same time without…

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Getjason
Jun 23, 2012 11:35 am
gogo65
gogo65
18 June 2012

Costs for driveway for pebblecrete or coloured concrete?

Costs for driveway for pebblecrete or coloured concrete?

OMG, I think that is my friends house, is it on the castle hill/kellyville border? Hers was over $150/lm, but it looks superb

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gogo65
Jun 18, 2012 9:17 pm
gogo65
bashworth
bashworth
18 June 2012

brick pier crack and can be tilted !!

brick pier crack and can be tilted !!

If it was me. I would be knocking them down and rebuilding them to at least the minimum dimensions of 340 x 340mm.

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bashworth
Jun 18, 2012 4:51 pm
bashworth
bradley14
bradley14
11 June 2012

concreting

concreting

I am after a concretor around the Newcastle/hunter area anyone used or no one. for coloured driveway

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bradley14
Jun 11, 2012 2:27 pm
jj1
jj1
19 May 2012

Driveway/Fencing

Driveway/Fencing

Thanks cherub

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jj1
May 19, 2012 12:35 pm
Carolleigh
Carolleigh
13 May 2012

Exposed Aggregate Driveway

Exposed Aggregate Driveway

Hi, I'm after some recommendations in this area too. Can someone help please?

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Carolleigh
May 13, 2012 10:39 pm
mdswat
mdswat
6 May 2012

outdoor tiles around pool

outdoor tiles around pool

as the topic says, can i use outdoor tiles around a pool? or do i stay with the pavers, what are the pros and cons.

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mdswat
May 06, 2012 7:52 pm
domus01
domus01
19 April 2012

Recess in a house slab

Recess in a house slab

Thanks all of you for your advice and support. I am delighted to say that my personal letter to the General Manager of Allworth Homes produced results. He has agreed to…

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domus01
Apr 19, 2012 8:13 pm
mgilla
mgilla
5 April 2012

Paved edges becoming loose

Paved edges becoming loose

A good Tile glue will give you the best results.

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mgilla
Apr 05, 2012 7:40 am
chrisandkate
chrisandkate
3 April 2012

Coloured Concrete - to seal or not to seal

Coloured Concrete - to seal or not to seal

Seal both. Uneven color and flaking will only arise from poor product or workmanship with the concrete and not the sealer IMO

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chrisandkate
Apr 03, 2012 3:00 pm
building-expert
building-expert
1 April 2012

Water penetration in concrete slab. Advice requested pls

Water penetration in concrete slab. Advice requested pls

Dampness coming through can a difficult problem to fix and it should not be happening. All I can tell from the pictures is that you definitely have a problem. The most…

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building-expert
Apr 01, 2012 9:07 am
building-expert
willcres
willcres
18 March 2012

concrete slabs, do you need council approval?

concrete slabs, do you need council approval?

I think if you already move in, you don't need to report council...unless it's really huge shed and concrete....or your neighbour reports you, which sometimes happen....

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willcres
Mar 17, 2012 11:29 pm
willcres
ECOECO
ECOECO
6 March 2012

Sstencil concrete quote - Sydney

Sstencil concrete quote - Sydney

Peter .. it is a 5 stage process to do stencil .. small jobs are always more expensive than larger ones ... is your slab already in place…

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ECOECO
Mar 06, 2012 6:50 am
ECOECO
bluey104
bluey104
28 February 2012

Footings

Footings

I want to lay a footing to support two courses of bricks, layed one on top of the other, which will then support a lightweight 2.4m x 1.8m aluminium & perspex greenhouse. …

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bluey104
Feb 28, 2012 5:44 pm
Dbuild
Dbuild
23 February 2012

Driveway contractor Recommendation Kellyville

Driveway contractor Recommendation Kellyville

Hi; Was hoping someone could recommend a contractor for a driveway in the Kellyville area. Thanks

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Dbuild
Feb 22, 2012 11:20 pm
Carolleigh
Carolleigh
22 February 2012

What's the difference?

What's the difference?

What's the difference between exposed aggregate and pebble crete? What is this driveway below done…

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Carolleigh
Feb 22, 2012 1:27 pm
kornjen
kornjen
12 February 2012

Concrete Aggregate Driveway Sydney

Concrete Aggregate Driveway Sydney

Hi All, Can anyone recommend me a good concreter for a concrete aggregate driveway? Location Northwest Sydney Any idea how much will my 30m2 driveway will cost? Thanks

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kornjen
Feb 12, 2012 7:31 pm
esm
esm
3 February 2012

Is stencil concreted outdated?

Is stencil concreted outdated?

can you remove a stencil concrete without ruining the concrete base?

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esm
Feb 03, 2012 3:02 pm
bigclick_dean
bigclick_dean
30 January 2012

Problem with concrete shed slab

Problem with concrete shed slab

So there is still hope for it? Is it normal for it to still be quite brittle/soft at this point? We had to use some premix bags too as we were a little short and the…

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bigclick_dean
Jan 30, 2012 8:15 pm
djayasi
djayasi
29 January 2012

looking for a driveway company

looking for a driveway company

Hi there did you find a concreter for the driveway... Need to find one who can do similar driveways to MJH display homes.... Thanks

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djayasi
Jan 29, 2012 8:43 am
winner
winner
28 January 2012

What to do???? Slab poured and Drainage in Wrong spot?

What to do???? Slab poured and Drainage in Wrong spot?

Will drilling the slab to relocate the drainage pipe effect the integrity of the slab

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winner
Jan 28, 2012 3:49 pm
NEWLYWEDS
NEWLYWEDS
23 November 2011

Recommend me a good concreter

Recommend me a good concreter

No one?? That's hard to believe.. are they all that bad?

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NEWLYWEDS
Nov 23, 2011 9:17 am
concadores
concadores
21 November 2011

polished conc! how to tell if your gettin your$ worth

polished conc! how to tell if your gettin your$ worth

a few little tips for those of you considering polished conc 1. take the time visit jobs in your surrounding area 2. photos on the net may look good from certain angles…

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concadores
Nov 21, 2011 3:55 pm
ECOECO
ECOECO
21 November 2011

New slap height vs weep holes

New slap height vs weep holes

True that is preferable. But if we were setting a bifold door to…

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ECOECO
Nov 21, 2011 9:32 am
ECOECO
Aiah
Aiah
5 November 2011

2 pour slab

2 pour slab

looks pretty good to me. dang you got some retaining to do!

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Aiah
Nov 05, 2011 5:34 pm
Aiah

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